Dr. Lachlan Umbers

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Lachlan Umbers is a moral and political philosopher specializing in various fields including democracy, climate justice, workplace justice, egalitarianism, and the history of political thought. He is a senior lecturer at the University of Western Australia's School of Humanities and has held several roles, including Fellow at the UWA Public Policy Institute and Chair of Philosophical Studies. He coordinates the Bachelor of Philosophy, Politics, Economics and the Bachelor of Human Rights programs. Additionally, Umbers co-hosts the 'Human Rights Global Perspective Podcast' and teaches a variety of undergraduate units including 'Human Rights Global Perspective', 'Global Environmental Justice', and 'Contemporary Political Theory'. He is also involved in supervising research students in the field of moral political philosophy. His expertise aligns with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, aimed at fostering education and advancing democratic principles through rigorous philosophical inquiry.

Research Interests

Awards

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Early-Career Research Award

Courses

Human Rights Global Perspective Equality, Liberty, Market Global Environmental Justice History of Political Ideas Rationality and Society Rational Choice Theory Contemporary Political Theory

Requirements for University of Western Australia

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.8
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:82
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in a relevant field Personal Statement Curriculum Vitae
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • English Language Proficiency Proof
  • Personal Statement
  • References
  • Proof of Identity
Specialization Notes

Requirements are standardized across the Graduate School for most Master by Coursework programs at UWA.